Picture of the Day: The Frozen River
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Picture of the Day: St. Paul Winter Carnival
If you haven't booked your flight, yet, it's not too late to head to St. Paul for the 126th Winter Carnival. Even with this year's unusually warm winter, there should be enough cold air for ice sculptures, ice skating, and your favorite beverage on ice. See more Photos of the Day here. Ice art at last
Photo of the Day: Winter at the Headwaters
In honor of this week's return of winter, here's a picture from Itasca State Park (January 2011). Itasca State Park is a laid back place in winter: no crowds and no mosquitoes, with a stillness that is hard to find in today's world. See more Photos of the Day here. The Mississippi River at Itasca
Curling the Night Away
It was a Monday night in January, and I was heading to Bemidji City Park to check out broomball at the outdoor rink. I had not entirely convinced myself that this is how I wanted to spend my time, because: a) it’s freaking cold outside (around 10°F); and b) I have a cold. But, I haven’t played broomball since high school and feel like I need a broomball refresher course, so I can include it in a piece I want to write about the joy that is winter in northern Minnesota. When I noticed that the curling arena next to the rink was busy, however, I was handed the excuse I needed to change my plans and went inside to investigate.
Winter along the Mississippi River
The Upper Mississippi River is a great place to visit any time of year, it's just that some seasons require an extra layer or two of clothing.
Bemidji’s Beavers
Bemidji is in the northern reaches of one of the most northern US states: Minnesota. In two hours, you can drive to Fargo (North Dakota), Lake Superior, or Canada. Just 30 miles away, Itasca State Park, one of the oldest state parks in the US, is home to the body of water identified as the